Battle Beyond the Sun(1959)
The GIGANTIC battle! Which race will win...and rule the universe?
Battle Beyond the Sun Synopsis
English-dubbed and re-edited version of the 1959 Soviet film Nebo Zovyot. Acquired by Roger Corman and reworked by a young Francis Ford Coppola, the film relocates its Cold War “space race” to a fictional future where rival nations—North Hemis and South Hemis—compete to reach Mars first. When one crew’s mission goes awry, their rivals risk their own flight to attempt a daring rescue nearthe Martian moons, where strange cosmic dangers await.
Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) is a science fiction and adventure film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, released on September 12, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Ivan Pereverzev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Konstantin Bartashevich and Gurgen Tonunts. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Producers:
- Roger Corman, Thomas Colchart
- Production:
- The Filmgroup
- Status:
- Released
Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) Trailer
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Nebo Zovyot (1959)
Trailer
Jack Hill on BATTLE BEYOND THE SUN
Featurette
Battle Beyond the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivan Pereverzev
as Yevgeny Petrovich Kornev
Aleksandr Shvorin
as Craig Matthews
Konstantin Bartashevich
as Robert Clark
Gurgen Tonunts
as Verst (Capt. Torrance - US)
Valentin Chernyak
as Somov (Paul Clinton - US)
Viktor Dobrovolsky
as Demchenko (Commander Daniels - US)
Aleksandra Popova
as Korneva (Dr. Ruth Gordon - US)
Taisiya Lytvynenko
as Lena
Sergey Filimonov
as Troyan - Journalist
Mikhail Belousov
as Chief of Rescue Staff
Linda Barrett
as Voice
Maria Samoilova
as Clark's mother
Key crew
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, produced by Roger Corman and Thomas Colchart.
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Battle Beyond the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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Battle Beyond the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Battle Beyond the Sun online?
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Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Battle Beyond the Sun?
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The main cast of Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) includes Ivan Pereverzev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Konstantin Bartashevich, Gurgen Tonunts and Valentin Chernyak. The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Battle Beyond the Sun released?
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Battle Beyond the Sun was released on September 12, 1959 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Battle Beyond the Sun worth watching?
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Battle Beyond the Sun (1959) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Battle Beyond the Sun?
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Yes. The official Battle Beyond the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.